How far is Richmond, VA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3354 miles / 5398 kilometers / 2915 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Richmond (RIC) is 4297 miles / 6915 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 35 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3354.157 miles
- 5397.992 kilometers
- 2914.683 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 3346.682 miles
- 5385.963 kilometers
- 2908.187 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Fairbanks to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Richmond generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 831 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |